Manisha Kalyan, the only Indian footballer to have played in the UEFA Champions League for women, was the cynosure of all eyes at the ASMITA under-13 league for girls.
Arsenal Tivat drew the first leg 1-1 in Armenia then lost 6-1 at home in the return, including conceding two goals in stoppage time at the end of the game.
Germany secured a spot in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands, thanks to Jamie Leweling's debut goal. Despite an early disallowed goal, Leweling scored the winning goal at the 64th minute. Germany finished with 10 points, while theNetherlands, missing Virgil van Dijk, remained on five points with Hungary, who won 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Italy topped Group A2 with a 4-1 win over Israel, and France defeated Belgium 2-1, with Randal Kolo Muani netting both goals in the absence of Kylian Mbappe. Turkey also won 4-2 against Iceland to stay atop Group B4.
Italian club AS Roma have been fined 2 million euros ($2.22 million) for exceeding the intermediate target set for the 2023 financial year under the cost squad rule, UEFA's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) First Chamber announced on Friday.
The new Champions League format this season will see more teams playing more games for more prize.
The tournament favourites - France, England, Portugal, Spain, and hosts Germany - remain contenders for the title.
In a thrilling match at Euro 2024, Spain emerged victorious over Italy, securing their place in the knockout stages. The game, held at a packed stadium at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 20, saw Spain's relentless attack and solid defence, culminating in a decisive goal that sealed their win. The photos show Spain's journey to the next round, capturing their determination and skill as they faced a tough Italian team.
Germans are hoping for a repeat of 2006, when many fell in love with their national team again after a period in the doldrums similar to what they have experienced in the years leading up to this competition